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J.M. Smucker’s stock nudged higher Thursday, after the consumer foods company beat quarterly profit expectations, as the recent acquisition of Hostess Brands and lower costs helped offset a surprise dip in sales.

“The leaks do not currently present a safety issue to the crew, the vehicle or the mission,” says a Boeing spokesperson.

Swiss news outlet Inside Paradeplatz reported on speculation that Julius Baer is considering acquiring EFG International for 4.5 billion Swiss francs ($5 billion)

U.S. stocks notched another round of all-time highs, but a look beneath the record-setting streak shows cracks are starting to form in some of the consumer stocks.

The trade deficit surged by almost 9% in April to a one-and-a half year high because of an increase in imports, a sign that a steadily growing U.S. economy still has plenty of demand.

Well below average 2.8% rate over past four quarters

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose to a four-week high of 229,000 — likely in part due to the end of the school year — but there was little sign of rising layoffs.

New options allow consumers to have more flexibility in their payback.

Google and parent company Alphabet Inc. have a new chief financial officer coming on board, and she might make some investor-friendly moves.

Consumers are still under pressure from inflation and higher prices — and are avoiding big-ticket items, says Big Lots.

Why nothing seems to improve Americans’ gloom about the U.S. economy now.

How to know if your financial goals will be met or if you’ll need more help.